History Channel : Radar

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In this in-depth program, discover the history behind radar technology, from Hertz's early experiments with radio waves to Christian Hulsmeyer's historic 1904 invention of the "telemobiloscope," which was designed to prevemt the collision of ships at sea. During world war ll, radar (originally an acronym for "radio detection and ranging") not only helped win the famous Battle of Britain, but also brought Allied women into the frontlines for the frist time as they worked to track and destroy Hitler's Luftwaffle.

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This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 12 February, 2008.